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In the
Spotlight
Is Phototherapy Right for Your
Psoriasis?
Even with many newer psoriasis treatments available today,
phototherapy (treatment that exposes the skin to light) remains an
option for many people living with psoriasis. Phototherapy can
effectively clear psoriasis that does not respond to other
treatments. (more...)
Psoriasis Can Lead to Depression
Does having psoriasis leave you
feeling sad or hopeless? You are not alone. These are symptoms of
depression, which can hit people with psoriasis hard. One study
estimates that about one-fourth (24%) of people living with
psoriasis suffer from depression. The good news is that you do not
have to feel sad or hopeless. (more...)
All content solely
developed by the American Academy of Dermatology
For an overview, visit
the AAD pamphlet
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Supported by an educational donation
provided by Abbott.
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Follow-up appointments with a dermatologist are
essential for patients with psoriasis. Between 5% and
42% of people who have psoriasis will develop psoriatic
arthritis, which requires treatment to prevent a
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